Masonry that
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Restoration, tuckpointing, and rebuilds across Chicago and Milwaukee, documented project by project. Real façades, real timelines, real results.
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A cross-section of restoration and structural masonry work across both metros: brick, stone, chimneys, and stucco. Tap any project for the full breakdown.
EIFS to Natural Stone Facade
A synthetic stucco front elevation stripped to the sheathing and refaced in Halquist natural stone.
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Historic Mortar & Stone Matching
Hard modern repairs reversed with period-correct lime mortar and near-invisible stone patching.
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Balcony Refinishing & Sealant Program
Every balcony prepped and repainted, with a building-wide sealant and caulk plan by condition.
Request project detailsEIFS to
natural
stone
A synthetic stucco (EIFS) front elevation, past its service life, stripped back to the sheathing and refaced in solid Halquist natural stone veneer, color-matched to the home.
A synthetic skin, real problems
The front elevation was EIFS, a foam-and-mesh system finished to look like stucco. It reads fine from the curb, but it dents, stains, and can trap moisture against the wall behind it.
On a home this size the owner wanted the permanence and the look of real stone, not a synthetic surface that needs babysitting every few years.
Down to the sheathing, up in stone
- 01Full EIFS removalStripped the entire front elevation back to sound sheathing.
- 02Substrate repair & prepRepaired the wall behind it and built a proper base to carry stone.
- 03Halquist natural stone veneerLight Mesquite, minimal browns, assorted 4 to 12 inch heights.
- 04Slightly raked grey jointsMortar finished for a clean, defined shadow line across the face.
- 05Scaffolded, sequenced, protectedWorked the elevation in stages to keep the site clean and the home covered.
BeforeAfterReal stone, built to stay
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